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Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

Orange-tinted street scene banner reading 'Center for Community Transportation' in large white text.

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County nonprofit is getting support from the state. On April 21, the DEC announced…

16 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award

Smiling man in a dark suit and yellow tie holds a large ceremonial check reading Ten Million Dollars for Revitalizing Ithaca at the State Capitol, dated 4/23/2026 and showing 'We Are NY' logo.

Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director

Portrait of a woman with light brown hair standing in a grassy park, wearing a red cardigan over a navy floral blouse.

Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission welcomes new member

On April 16, Jennifer Davis was appointed to the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

7 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Newfield residents to pick up roadside trash

On Saturday, April 18th, Newfield residents will pick up trash as part of Greenup Day.

1 week ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host Titanic talk

Sign for Apalachin Library featuring a tree growing from an open book and 'Established 1992' on a lawn scene.

Author John Pulos will discuss his book 'Titanic: My Story' this Saturday, April 18th at the Apalachin Library.

Sports

34 minutes ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

21 hours ago in Sports

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College baseball stomps Alfred State

Ithaca blew out Alfred State 12-2.

2 days ago in Sports

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

2 days ago in Sports

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College softball extends win streak

On Tuesday, the Bombers beat Cortland in both games of a doubleheader.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Former Cornell football player named executive director of NFL Players Association

2013 Cornell grad JC Tretter, former offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, will serve as executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).

National

22 hours ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

2 days ago in National

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.

2 days ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

3 days ago in National

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

4 days ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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34 minutes ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…

58 minutes ago in Crime, Local

Newark Valley man fired gun in Broome County road rage, troopers say

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NEWARK VALLEY, NY (607NewsNow) — A Tioga County man is in trouble for an alleged case of road rage.  State…

2 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

Orange-tinted street scene banner reading 'Center for Community Transportation' in large white text.

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County nonprofit is getting support from the state. On April 21, the DEC announced…

2 hours ago in Community, Local

Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse

Neoclassical government building with a dome, flagpoles, and a construction lift extending over the roof against a blue sky.

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Restoration work continues at the Cortland County Courthouse. On April 22, crews began applying a coat…

2 hours ago in Community, Local

1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – A historical and culturally rich structure in Cortland is receiving recognition. On April 25, the 1890…

Entertainment

34 minutes ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…

21 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Cornell Chamber Orchestra approaches final show of semester

The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will take the stage Sunday at Barnes Hall at 3 p.m.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College baseball stomps Alfred State

Ithaca blew out Alfred State 12-2.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.

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NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

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